Hiking in South Tyrol

The trail to the Barbiano Waterfalls starts in the centre of the village of Barbiano/Barbian (refreshments available). The Waterfall Trail (Wasserfallweg) first goes to the lower falls and then to the upper falls. Then you follow trail no. 34 and 27 to the Briol inn (refreshments available). Continue to Tre Chiese (refreshments available) on trail no. 4. The route back to Barbiano takes you first along trail no. 6, which then branches off into trail no. 3. Follow the Dorfstraße road to where you started.

It goes without saying that the highlight of this hike is the spectacular Barbiano waterfalls, which plunge in several cascades over a total drop of 200 m. But there are also other interesting things to see along the way, such as the leaning tower of the church in Barbiano.

Anyone with an interest in architecture will love the Briol inn, which is an amazing example of Bauhaus style right in the heart of the Alps. The artist Hubert Lanzinger transformed a former refuge here into a complete work of art in which you can stay and dine.

We must also mention Tre Chiese, a fascinating collection of buildings constructed on the site of an ancient sacred spring.

The old Lasa Stinkabrunn Sulphur Spring was officially opened on 4th September 2011, after extensive renovations. The water is bacterially clean and rich in mineral content and is therefore well-suited to those with digestive, liver and skin-related ailments.

From San Felice/St. Felix via the Lake of San Felice/St. Felix to the 1865 m high Macaion/Gantkofel, a first-class viewpoint.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy or covered with deep snow. Always make sure you have good shoes and appropriate equipment!

A very exciting and romantic gorge trail along the Falschauer river, with information boards about timber rafting (timber transportation across the river).

Exciting hike from Lana to Tesimo/Tisens

Amidst striking hillside pastures at a height of 2,000 m on the Tschögglberg mountain above Mölten, the natural environment is so untouched that those hiking here might feel as if time has stood still. The “Stoanerne Mandln” is a place shrouded in myth where shepherds have stacked stones into cairns since prehistoric times. In the field of the “Stoanerne Mandln”, the meeting place of witches and priests, one can still sense the unique but hard to describe atmosphere, and there are fantastic views of the entire Dolomite range as far as the Marmolata and the King Ortler peaks

Diverse, shady forest path into Kirchbachtal Valley by the remnants of old mills (Stegmühle mill, Aichermühle mill, millstones at Linserhof farm) from distant times.

The hike along the Via Crucis leads along religious stations from Stilves villages through the shadows of the forest to Bad Moeders, an old mineral spring with an adjacent chapel. The tranquility of the forest along the trail leads to a profound contemplation.

The berry bear trail with wooden sculptures and information boards for children and adults on the Schludernser Berg mountain.

Follow forest trail no. 8 to the Schatzerhütte mountain hut. Shortly afterwards, the route reaches the Kerer cross, before ascending to the left (trail no. 14A) along the forest trail and up to the Putzjoch ridge. Turn down and to the right, along the steep path no. 14 and down to Wackerer See lake. Return via the forest trail to the Schatzerhütte mountain hut and then along the Almweg mountain pasture trail no. 8 back to the starting point.

A flat-surfaced, shaded, idyllic path along the lakeshore of the Zoggler reservoir with 6 stations with sculptures on the subject of Kneipp, a central water basin, loungers, tables, benches, a fountain, a mill by the stream...

From the village square in Laas the promenade no. 16 westwards through the village, past the "Johannes Steinhäuser" school for stonecarving to the sports zone and the hill with the church - here offers a 360° panorama: Monte Sole mountain, Sesvenna group, Stelvio National Park, Lasa Valley with the Croda Jenne.

The new Ortler High Mountain Trail extends around the Stelvio National Park, from Venosta Valley in South Tyrol to Valtellina in Lombardy. With an altitude performance of 8,126 m across the entire route, this high Alpine hike circumnavigates the Ortler Group, in sections running at over 3,000 m altitude, and is one of the most demanding high-altitude routes in the Alpine region. Here, everything is demanded of even the most experienced mountain hikers: surefootedness, good fitness and suitable equipment are basic requirements for the seven-day tour, as one section runs over glacial terrain. The company of a mountain guide is recommended. 

The Ortler High Mountain Trail is approximately 119.5 km long, and offers a highly unique experience in nature. It is divided into seven daily stages, each of which can be completed in six to eight hours. The individual stages of the circular hike can also be undertaken as eventful single-day hikes exploring the wide variety of local fauna and flora in the Stelvio National Park. The ideal time for all experienced mountain hikers is between June to September, with mild temperatures and clear visibility offering a unique panoramic view of the Ortler Group glaciers. Each stage of this high Alpine circular hiking trail offers its own special scenic highlights in the truest sense of the word.

The designated Alpine pastures and mountain huts along this high Alpine route are working farms and offer both food and accommodation to hikers.

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

This snowshoe walk leads through the wild, romantic Tschamintal valley, where the Tschaminbach river babbles happily and the winter’s countryside can be enjoyed to the full. The Rechter Leger clearing is a fabulous place to stop off for a rest in winter, and boasts box-seat views of the Grasleitentürme towers and the Tschaminspitzen peaks.

The Schildhöfeweg trail (Schildhöfe are typical farms of Passeiertal Valley) starts at the Saltauserhof farm in Saltusio. The old valley trail leads through the woods to Haupold farm before reaching Granstein farm. Along the way, there are info stations on subjects ranging from the chestnut groves, the forest, Cardinal Haller and the Passeier Valley Tribunal. After the final 2 km stretch from Granstein farm, the route leads back to the starting point along the Passer river causeway.

In winter some sections of the route may be covered in snow or ice.

The trail is not suitable for pushchairs.

The Ultner Talweg leads from S. Pancrazio/St. Pankraz on the sunny side to S. Valburga/St. Walburg and back on the opposite side.

The view looks out on the the Hirzer and Inger peaks of the Sarntal Alps, the fertile valley, the wooded slopes and the Nörderberg Mountain with the Vigiljoch plateau, the mountains of the Ultental Valley and the Vinschgau Valley, with the snow-capped 3,000 m
peaks of the Ortler Mountain. The best times of the year for hiking along the slopes of the Sonnenberg is in spring and autumn.

Idyllic walk in the middle of the Kortsch chestnuts on the monte Sole mountain.

From the Stelvio Pass to Stilfs/Stelvio: 

Difference in height: 335 hm
Descent: 1.811 hm
Length: 18,5 km
Duration: ca. 7,5h

Family-friendly hike in the Novella Canyon between the villages of St. Felice and Tret in Val di Non on the border between South Tyrol and Trentino.

Between high walls of Dolomites the impressive waterfall of San Felice delights visitors. Beginning from the center of the village, by following the signs “Wasserfallweg” the tour leads across meadows, along farmer houses, walking down 170 steps in a pine forest to a panoramic pulpit on the bottom of the waterfall “Bus dal Pis”. Crossing the river and following the path on the opposite site of the canyon the tour brings back to San Felice. For those who cannot walk down the rough stairs in the forest there is a panoramic platform above the Waterfall directly accessible from the forest road.

The leisurely hike through the Laranz forest makes every hiker’s wishes come true: fresh forest air, a panoramic platform, mushrooms carved from tree trunks and a view fit for a king.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This is a particularly long and demanding tour, and requires sure-footedness.

The Great Rasass Tour is the ideal hike for all those who prefer slightly more intensive tours. Starting from Slingia, the route takes you high up to Piz Rasass. The breathtaking views make it all the more worthwhile.

The Malga Lingeralm is located above the village Meltina in the middst of the sunny high plateau Tschögglberg. From here you have an excellent panoramic-view. For small and large is provided with a sun terrace and a small children's playground with swing. Typical South Tyrolean dishes and cakes are offered.

Leisurely and relaxing hike from Furnes through the Resciesa forest to the Holy Cross Chapel.